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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,920.63, 278,652.33 and 111,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,920.63, 278,652.33 and 111,279.84 is: 153,567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,920.63 : 278,652.33 = 111,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,920.63/278,652.33 = 111,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,920.63x = 278,652.33 × 111,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,920.63x = 31,008,386,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008,386,698.03/201,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,567.21

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